Prologue

"I don't get the idea of soulmates and happy- ever- after marriages , you know," she says as she sweeps her jet-black hair from her face. "I know," I add after a pause to collect my lost self. The woman in front of me has been my best friend since kindergarten and the one person that occupied my mind 24/7. Her charisma and smile make her stand out from the crowd and is one of the things I truly love about her.

"I honestly think that many guys don't want a long-lasting relationship. And the ones who do want are people that I never see myself with. I hope it doesn't sound cheesy but, if I ever want a husband, I would want him to be like you. You are the best person I know, Jungkook," she says looking at me with those angelic eyes. I can never figure out how she can say romantic lines without her liking me.

"Then isn’t it easy for you to just love me and marry me in the future!" I scream into the walls of my head which may never reach her. I don’t have it in me to ask her out in fear of losing the precious friendship that lets me spend my every day enjoying her company

But then, I get a thought. An idea which seems silly and bizarre the more I think about it. But it tempts me enough to give it a shot. After all, I could say that I am kidding and let this be one of the many jokes we pull on each other.

"I have a solution. Let's date each other if both of us don't find a partner before our 25th birthday. After all, we have our birthdays on the same date." "What!" She almost spits her coffee out as she attempts to control her laughter. "Haha funny, Kook. Do you seriously think you would be alone and miserable until then? Look at you," she slowly starts to giggle "...and the girls that are staring at you who would marry you at this moment" she says laughing, pointing her lean finger at the group of cheerleaders from our school at the other end of the coffee shop.

"I am serious. I have the same reason as you. Do you think these people actually want me to be with them for more than 2 months? All they need from me are instagramable pictures to make their ex jealous." I say as I look away from her to gaze at the wall trying hard to be monotone. "Oh, I am so sorry, I didn't realize..." "It's fine, I was joking too." I smile knowing I can only wish it is.

"Let's do it then." she says. "You are not joking right?" No! It actually sounds fun!" "Okay then," I say as I try to control my wide grin and my heartbeat to make it seem normal like it was an everyday action that your crush wants to marry you.  She grabs my hand and places it on her palms. "I promise, kook."

“Kookie! You are here,” says a booming voice from behind which I instantly recognize. “Suga,” I say while trying not to act out as he just ruined my moment with her. “All of us are waiting in the car,” and he notices my crush. “Hey, y/n, what are you guys doing here…Ohh do you guys need privacy?” he says with mischief. “We are in a coffee shop for god’s sake,” she says, smiling.

“Anyhow, I am stealing your man for band practice. Sorry” He says with a serious face to which she just rolls her eyes and laughs. “Stop teasing, Suga,” I say before he makes me blush uncontrollably.

Regardless, I look back at my beautiful love with a smile knowing I will do anything to marry her. Even if it means sabotaging all her relationships until I can be with her forever.

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